Routine inspection·October 5, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) De Leon arrived at 11:25 am to conduct a 1 year annual visit to the facility above. LPA met Administrator Edwin Ingan and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted with Administrator. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Infection Control : The facility has a current infection Control Plan on file. The facility has a sign in and out note pad with hand sanitizer. The bathrooms have toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, and hand washing signs. The facility has EPA approved disinfectants spray and cleaners. The facility has a 30 day supply of PPE. Quarantined or isolated individuals will have meals and medication delivered to rooms. Staff are trained on infection control and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All trash cans and waste baskets have tight fitting covers. Physical Plant & Environmental Safety: The facility is a 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom currently occupying 5 residents and employs 8 staff. The facility is clean, safe and sanitary. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. The facility has dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. The facility kitchen is clean, safe and sanitary. The showers have non-skid mats. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to residents in care and locked in garage. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a backyard and front yard for client use with shade. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. The facility provides resident with a shared tablet for access internet. Continued 809-C Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation and infection control plan on file with the department. The Facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance. The facility has current liability insurance and expires on 10/28/2023. The facility is approved for a capacity of 6 Non- Ambulatory of which 1 may be bedridden, and Hospice approved for 3 residents. Staffing: The facility employes 5 staff and 3 Administrators. Staff records are kept confidential. Staff records are kept confidential. LPA reviewed 5 staff files. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR for 5 staff, 3 back up staff out of 8 did not have current certificates on file, Administrator stated all staff renewed and will send 3 staffs current certificates to LPA and staff will not work in facility till certificates are renewed. Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results, Criminal Record statements, and Finger print clearance/Associations/exemptions on file. Administrator file was reviewed for Continuing Education requirements and current Administrator Certificate. Administrator's Certificates expire 11/22/2024, 02/21/2025 and 1 is currently pending renewal, LPA verified 1 Administrator on the pending list with CCL. Personnel Records & Training: The facility keeps confidential files for each staff member. LPA reviewed 5 staff training records for 2023 Annual Training Requirements of 20 plus hours meeting 8 hours of dementia training, 4 hours of hospice care, postural supports and restricted health condition and 8 hours of other training to include ADL's, resident characteristics, emergency preparedness policy and procedures, infection control requirements, PPE and Quarterly Disaster Drills. Staff handling medications had required 8 hours of medication training. Trainer met the requirements to train staff. Initial staff training was kept on file. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. Five files were reviewed for signed Admission Agreements, Medical Assessments LIC. 602A Physicians Report, ID and Emergency contact forms, Appraisal Needs and Services plans (ANS), TB results 1 resident was missing results page, Administrator requested to have the paperwork with results faxed over and will provide a copy to LPA, Personal Rights, and Safeguard for personal property and valuables. Pre-Admission appraisals are conducted on perspective residents before accepting them into care. The Facility does not handle cash resources for the residents in care. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. Continued 809-C Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2 day perishables and 7 day non-perishables to meet the food service requirement. The freezer is kept at 0 degrees and the refrigeration is kept at 40 degrees or lower. All food is covered, stored and marked appropriately. Food, snacks and drinks are available when the residents want them. Emergency supply of food and water is available. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Kitchen areas are kept clean and free from litter, rodents, vermin and insects. Kitchen staff are observed for personal hygiene and food sanitation practices. Incidental Medical & Dental: The facility has a locked medication cart in the dining room. Facility provides transportation or assists in providing transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The medications records were reviewed and all residents in care had a Medication Administration Record (MAR) and a Centrally Stored Medication Destruction Record (CSMDR). LPA inspected medication cart for all prescription and PRN medications with Doctors orders. No medications labels were altered and no medications were expired. The facility has a locked box for refrigerated medications. In an evacuation medications will be placed in ice chest with ice packs to keep cold. The facility has a red sharps container for disposal of syringes. Administrator and 1 other staff take medications to the residents pharmacy for destruct. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. The facility conducts quarterly disaster drills. The fire extinguishers were charged and last inspected 01/2023. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. A set of keys is available for staff on all shifts to access full facility in an emergency. The facility has a battery back up solar system for emergencies. Residents with Special Health Needs : The facility does accept dementia residents in care. All items that could pose a danger, sharps, cleaners were locked or in accessible to residents in care. The facility does not have delayed egress. The facility currently has 2 residents using oxygen. The facility has 1 hospice resident in care. Hospice care plans are kept on file and up to date. The facility currently has 1 resident on Home Health services. Home Health services records are kept on file. The facility has exiting door alarms for the safety of residents in care. LPA conducted interviews with 2 residents and 2 staff. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.